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Introduction Failures in buildings and bridges can have serious consequences, including personal injury, property damage, economic disruption, and loss of life. Understanding the causes of these failures and how to prevent them is critical for ensuring the safety and reliability of our built environment. In this article, we will explore the different types of structural …
What is a structure? A structure is something that carries weight or resists loads and forces, and which may form a protective cover or skeleton for an object or living thing. Structures can be natural (skeletons of animals, shells of snails, a spider’s web, tree trunks and branches, etc.) or man-made (buildings, bridges, dams, masts, …
